Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso has suggested he will be 'counting' on Rodrygo in their La Liga opener on Tuesday night. The winger continues to be linked with a transfer to Liverpool among other clubs though it has been announced he is part of the squad that will face CA Osasuna.

Real Madrid head coach Xabi Alonso has said he is counting on Rodrygo amid links to Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester City. After playing a bit-part role at the Club World Cup earlier in the summer, the Brazilian continues to be linked with a Santiago Bernabeu exit before the transfer window closes.

Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso did not use Rodrygo against Osasuna, with Arsenal learning that Los Blancos will sell him this summer.